FLETCH FEELS JUST FINE TO SINK COUNTY

VETERAN striker Scotland V Steven Fletcher rose from his midweek sick-bed to lift Wrexham back into the automatic promotion places.

- Brian Ellis

Having fallen ill after the midweek win over Sutton, there was a huge doubt over whether he would be well enough to face rivals County.

But Dragons boss Phil Parkinson was left singing his forward's praises after seeing him secure the 1-0 win.

Parkinson paid tribute to Fletcher's impact since joining the club.

"He's been immense for us," he said. "He had a bit of a virus after the game Tuesday and he came in to see the doctor on Thursday, and I was a bit concerned about playing him, but then he trained Friday and looked so sharp that it made our mind up.

"You don't play at the level he has without being the consummate professional and that's what he is. He looks after himself, he trains well, he does all his extra work and he's enjoying playing and that's great.

"He's got a great enthusiasm to play and I love that. It's great to see and it's a great example for our younger players.